It's been a controversial 2015. Here are 13 reasons why

Controversies don't cease to erupt ever around us. And this year was no different.

As part of our yearend coverage, Rediff.com lists some of the controversies and the stories behind them.

Of course, there would be many more that we may have missed out. You, dear readers, can post the ones that come to your mind in the message board below.

(Click on the tiles to read about the controversies in detail)

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